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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,290.36, 327,456.32 and 129,858.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,290.36, 327,456.32 and 129,858.24 is: 179,201.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,290.36 : 327,456.32 = 129,858.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,290.36/327,456.32 = 129,858.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,290.36x = 327,456.32 × 129,858.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,290.36x = 42,522,901,716.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,522,901,716.72/237,290.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,201.98

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